Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan, former hosts of The Big Breakfast, reunited for their first TV appearance in 20 years on Steph’s Packed Lunch. The two presenters had a long-standing pay dispute, but they made up during the Covid-19 pandemic. As they reunited for a funny skit on First Dates before presenting the lunchtime show together, Denise poked fun at their contract dispute. During the skit, the camera man asked Denise about their first date, and she jokingly responded that it was nice to see Johnny again, but he talked a lot. Johnny, on the other hand, mentioned that Denise talked a lot about fashion and music, which he wasn’t so interested in, but he felt the date went well. The camera man then asked if there was anything Denise would like to change about Johnny, to which she quipped that he talked a lot about making more money than her. Despite their playful banter, the pair both expressed their desire to see each other again.
Denise and Johnny, who were famous for hosting The Big Breakfast from 1998 to 2001, will be back together as hosts on June 13. They shared their excitement during an interview on Steph’s Packed Lunch, expressing their eagerness to work together again. The last time they appeared on screen together was on the game show Passport to Paradise, which aired 20 years ago.
This reunion has been highly anticipated, with fans waiting for over 20 years to see them back together. The pair previously hosted the BBC1 Saturday night entertainment series, Passport to Paradise, in 2004. Their reunion was first teased in 2021, when Denise revealed that they had resolved their feud during the Covid pandemic. Channel 4 bosses were even considering bringing back The Big Breakfast to celebrate its 30th anniversary, but unfortunately, the plan didn’t materialize. However, Denise expressed her enthusiasm for the possibility of returning to the original house where the show was filmed and reuniting with the old faces.
Denise also reflected on her relationship with Johnny, mentioning that they never had a major argument or falling out, but sometimes their personalities clashed. She admitted to acting like stroppy teenagers with each other, but at the end of the day, she has a lot of love for Johnny and considers him a friend.
The Big Breakfast, which was a popular morning show from 1992 to 2002, attracted millions of viewers and featured some of the biggest names in showbiz as guests. Johnny and Denise were one of the most beloved hosting duos, alongside Chris Evans and Gaby Roslin. The show made a comeback in 2021 for a one-off special, hosted by Mo Gilligan, as part of Black Takeover Day.
During the interview, Denise reminisced about the freedom they had on The Big Breakfast, with no script or autocue, allowing them to say things that may not be acceptable now. She also mentioned that her outfits on the show were sometimes considered inappropriate for the early morning time slot, but it was all part of the fun.
Denise’s relationship with Johnny suffered due to a contract dispute, leading her to leave the show in 1999. They briefly reconnected in 2000 when Johnny had his final months as host, and again in 2008 when Denise joined him on the Capital FM breakfast show. However, they struggled to recreate their original chemistry.
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